How many syllables in amateur?

There are 3 syllables in the word amateur.

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Divide amateur into syllables:

am · a · teur

How to pronounce amateur:

Definition of amateur:

amateur (noun):: someone who pursues a study or sport as a pastime.; a person who engages in a sport or other activity as a pastime rather than as a profession; one who engages in a pursuit, study, science, or sport as a pastime rather than as a profession

Synonyms for amateur:

soul person somebody individual outsider nonprofessional dabbler dilettante

Antonyms for amateur:

buff success trainer maestro brain exponent proficient teacher adept geek

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